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In blood plasma, pH is maintained by the carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system. How is pH maintained when acid or base is added to the buffer system?
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When acid is added to the blood buffer system, the
in the blood reacts with the
bicarbonate, C03²-,
from the acid to neutralize it.
bicarbonate, HCO3,
When base is added to the blood buffer system, the
in the blood reacts
carbonic acid, HCO3¯,
from the base to neutralize it.
carbonic acid, H2CO3,
bicarbonate, H2CO3,
Нзо+
carbonic acid, CO3²-,
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Transcribed Image Text:In blood plasma, pH is maintained by the carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system. How is pH maintained when acid or base is added to the buffer system? Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. Reset Help Он When acid is added to the blood buffer system, the in the blood reacts with the bicarbonate, C03²-, from the acid to neutralize it. bicarbonate, HCO3, When base is added to the blood buffer system, the in the blood reacts carbonic acid, HCO3¯, from the base to neutralize it. carbonic acid, H2CO3, bicarbonate, H2CO3, Нзо+ carbonic acid, CO3²-,
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